The SARGEN Tuna Handline Fisheries Improvement Project successfully conducted the Final Consultation Workshop on November 5, 2025, at Venue 88, General Santos City.

The FIP successfully conducted a training for handline fishers on accurate logsheet reporting, species identification, and initial consultation on the ETP Species Policy.

To strengthen monitoring, control, and traceability within the local handline tuna fishery, a total of 18 handline vessels were recently installed with ALON vessel tracking units. The devices were donated by the City Government of General Santos, reaffirming its continuing support for sustainable and transparent fishing practices

Ms. Mercedes Ong, President of the SARGEN Handline presented the latest developments of the FFSAPI-SARGEN Handline Fisheries Improvement Project in two key events of the tuna industry: the All About Handline Summit on September 2 and the Plenary Session of the 25th National Tuna Congress on September 4

The FFSAPI-SARGEN Handline Fisheries Improvement Project actively showcased its initiatives during the 25th National Tuna Congress and Trade Exhibit, held at SM City General Santos from September 2 to 4, 2025.